Origin
Moon, PA
Morning in Moon on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moon, PA
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Rankin, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Airport Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Edgewood, Swissvale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward Edgewood, Swissvale
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Swissvale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Swissvale
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Swissvale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Swissvale
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Harriet Street
At end of road, turn right onto Harriet Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moon, PA and Rankin, PA, road signs point toward Edgewood and Swissvale.
Edgewood
23.4 mi in
|
~34m
Swissvale
23.4 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Airport Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Monongahela Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rankin Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Miller Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon, PA and Rankin, PA.
1
Start on McLaughlin Road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
McLaughlin Road
2
Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moon Clinton Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Belt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard
4
Turn left onto I 376 BUS; Orange Belt
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Airport Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on I 376; US 22; US 30
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 77
Toward Edgewood, Swissvale
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Swissvale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
102 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Swissvale
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Monongahela Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
159 ft
·
11 sec
·
Schoyer Avenue
12
Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monongahela Avenue
13
Continue on Miller Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Miller Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Harriet Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harriet Street
15
Continue on Rankin Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Rankin Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Grace Street
190 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grace Street
17
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue
18
Turn left onto Mound Street
310 ft
·
18 sec
·
Mound Street
19
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
4th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rankin, PA
Morning in Rankin on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Airport Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Moon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Moon, PA and Rankin, PA, road signs point toward Edgewood and Swissvale.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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